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Old 01-22-2011, 08:52 AM   #18
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Default Re: P90x

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Originally Posted by yourchoice View Post
I hear that a lot, but I was pretty damn out of shape and it worked for me (lost 50 lbs. in 90 days). As long as you push yourself everyday while doing it, you'll get results. Only able to do 12 reps of a 20 rep exercise? Do 12, and try to do 14 or 15 next time. Need a break? Pause and come right back to it.

I think "you have to get into shape first" scares people away and since they don't have a program to get in shape, they never get into what they think is good enough shape to do it, which turns into an endless cycle. Hell, I did the "Lean" version to get into shape, and now am doing the classic version since I'm in good enough shape...I guess.

Thats my opinion anyway...take it for what it's worth.
You can certainly attempt to do it, but I'm thinking for someone who hasn't done a lick of exercise in ages. For example, I was doing some pretty hardcore spinning classes last summer, got busy with school in the fall, quit going to the gym, and had back surgery just over a month ago. Would I see myself putting in the Plyo DVD tomorrow before doing some work on the treadmill or something for 2-3 weeks? No way. That would be a recipe for
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